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RIVER GAUGE · OTTAWA RIVER

Ottawa River near Kalida

Putnam County, Ohio

Water level4.40 ft
Flow67 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action16 ft
Minor flood19 ft
Moderate flood20 ft
Major flood22 ft

The past week

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What floods at each level

Highest crests on record

DateLevelFlow
Jun 17, 201522.37 ft11,900 cfs
Apr 26, 201919.72 ft8,250 cfs
May 5, 201719.11 ft7,210 cfs

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